Dearest Brothers and Sisters, We write from the Colorado High Country, situated in the mountain valley we all have come to love. We, together with our faithful Vestry, talented staff, durable core of lay leaders and many who live here full-time, stand in place during this very challenging moment to anchor
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How to worship when we are at distance? How to be a church when we cannot even have coffee with a friend, or go work out, or lift a green beer with each other tonight (if one’s Lenten discipline allows)? The Body of Christ of which we are all an
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In the words of my troupe of spiritual directors, Monty Python, “And now, time for something completely different!” Humor is a wonderful spiritual gift to employ in times of stress. To laugh at life’s circumstances is to be completely human, and I understand laughter releases many positive biochemicals to counteract
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ECOT COBID-19 UPDATE THREE March 13, 2020 Dearest Transfiguration Members and our many friends, I have additional updates which impact our lives and provide more clarity for our church. Today our neighboring counties of Pitkin and Garfield joined Eagle County’s Health and Environment Director in the Public Order he issued
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ECOT COVID-19 UPDATE TWO March 12, 2020 As they say, what a difference a day makes! With the current Eagle County COVID-19 virus confirmation count rising from 4 cases yesterday, March 11th, to 11 cases today, March 12th, Public Health and Environment Director Heath Harmon today issued a “Standing Public
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Huge thanks to Rebecca Cotton, Youth Ministry Director, for producing this video that documented this year’s Senior Sunday so well! WATCH VIDEO
Continue readingCongratulations to all of our high school graduates participating in 2019 commencement at Battle Mountain High School, Eagle Valley High School, Vail Christian High School, Rifle High School, Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy, and Vail Mountain School! A wonderful service and luncheon occurred on Sunday, May 19 to celebrate the
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ECOT Youth Stand Out on Local, Regional and National Levels On the Snow While youth sometimes get a bad rap for being lazy, the youth at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration are anything but that. With several youth taking the stage or taking medals on the slopes, one could
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On December 2, 2018, the First Sunday of Advent, Transfiguration had the honor of gathering candidates from across the Western Slope of Colorado for Confirmation. With Bishop Robert J. ONeill presiding, 27 members of our parish experienced Confirmation, Reaffirmation or Reception. This beautiful ceremony was the Bishop’s last public appearance
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Youth Minister Rebecca Cotton put together this wonderful recap video from last weekend’s Senior Sunday. All graduates participated in their respective high school graduation ceremonies on May 26, 2018. Congratulations to Hallie Bradford, VCHS – Colorado State University Belle Carlson, VCHS Ricky Cuny, VCHS Anna Gongaware, BMHS – Colorado
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